Oreo Chocolate Cheesecake Parfaits

Steps

1. Place cookies into a zippered bag and slightly crush using a rolling pin. You want them broken up but not completely into crushed.

2. Remove 2 tablespoons of crumbs and set aside for garnish.

3. Box of Chocolate Pudding prepared according to directions

4. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch and salt, mix well. Add in cold milk, stir until combined.

5. Turn heat onto medium high stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil.

6. Allow to boil for 1 minute while stirring, remove from heat and stir in butter. Cool completely stirring occasionally to avoid a skin forming.

7. With an electric mixer, mix heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.

8. Gently fold in softened cream cheese until mixed.

9. In a mason jar, layer the pudding, cookies, and cheesecake mixtures.

10. Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight before serving.

11. Top with whipped cream or whipped topping and reserved cookie crumbs